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Cat Care Swap Brings Neighbours Together

For cat
owners and condo neighbours, Dorothy and Susan, a
Swapsity group
has led to the perfect pet care arrangement.

After Dorothy offered cat-sitting services, Susan, a
fellow cat
lover, proposed a pet care swap. They talked it over
and have come
up with their own unique barter arrangement. In case
one of them
has to be away, whether on a trip or for an emergency,
the other
will provide three short visits per day to feed their
neighbour's
pet, change the litter box and provide some TLC.

Dorothy and Susan have also agreed on a few details
to keep the
trade fair. If the balance gets lopsided and someone
ends up
cat-sitting more than the other, they'll switch to a
per-session
payment system until it evens out. It's a negotiation
that both
neighbours can be happy with and goes to show that
there is always
room for a little creative tweaking in any swap
arrangement.

"While I don't plan on being away from my boy,
unexpected
emergencies can arise requiring my absence", says
Dorothy. "I am
thrilled with having found someone who would be willing
to take on
short-term care in the event I have need of the
service".

Now they can relax when they have to be away,
knowing their
beloved pets are being looked after by a fellow
cat-lover who lives
just steps away.

Comments

How do I get in on this....I have two furry friends as
well and have regular house sitter but this would be a
get alternative if needed in a pinch...I love all
animals so I would gladly be willing look after someone
elses babies too.....